Cant apply seo listing to custom metaobject

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Cant apply seo listing to custom metaobject

RyanB2
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11 0 0

Hi everyone,

 

I created a meta object to show multiple collections on one page, but this meta object is needed for a landing page on google, when the page comes up on google search it is not giving the title tag or description I would like.

When I try to change the Search engine listing it doesnt allow me too, the boxes are grey and can't input any text, what can i do to amend the search engine listing so my page comes up with they description and keywords i would like?

I hope someone can help

 

 

 

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JoshHighland
Shopify Partner
214 12 78

This is an accepted solution.

Are you using the metaobject landing pages? There is an option to add the SEO title and meta description. This video shows how.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJRul3VdiU4

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JoshHighland
Shopify Partner
214 12 78

This is an accepted solution.

Are you using the metaobject landing pages? There is an option to add the SEO title and meta description. This video shows how.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJRul3VdiU4

SEO Manager - The all-in-One SEO solution for Shopify
A powerful suite of SEO tools that gets you found in Google results

- Install SEO Manager -

daveaok
Visitor
3 0 0

If you're unable to edit the search engine listing for a custom meta object or any page where the boxes for the title tag or meta description are greyed out, this may be a limitation within the Shopify platform, particularly if the objects or pages are not standard Shopify entities such as products, collections, blog posts, or pages.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you address the issue:

1. **Understand Meta Object Limitations**: Standard Shopify meta fields for SEO are often tied to native Shopify objects and might not be directly editable for custom objects or templates you create.

2. **Workaround With Liquid**: If you have created a custom meta object and a corresponding landing page, you might have to use Liquid, Shopify's templating language, to add SEO tags manually. You can add your title and meta description within the HTML `<head>` section using something like this:

```liquid
<title>{{ page_title }}</title>
<meta name="description" content="{{ page_description }}">
```

And then set the `page_title` and `page_description` variables dynamically on the page that renders the meta object.

3. **Create an Alternative Page**: If editing via Liquid is not an option or doesn't work, consider creating a standard Shopify page for your landing page instead of using a custom meta object. This way, you can use Shopify's built-in SEO features.

4. **Use a SEO App**: There are several SEO apps available in the Shopify App Store that can provide more control and features than the standard Shopify SEO settings. These apps might offer the ability to edit meta tags for custom objects or templates.

5. **Edit Theme Files**: For an advanced solution, if you're comfortable editing your theme's code, you can directly insert meta tags into your theme's HTML files. Always create a duplicate of your theme before doing this to avoid accidental loss of functionality.

6. **Check App Interference**: If you've installed any SEO or page builder apps, they might be interfering with your ability to edit the SEO fields. Check if an app has changed permissions or added its code that's preventing editing.

7. **Caching Issues**: Sometimes, the browser cache or Shopify's own caching mechanisms can cause display issues in the admin. Attempt to refresh the page, log out and log back in, or use a different browser to see if the problem persists.

It could also be a Google thing: 

Google may sometimes override the title tags and meta descriptions that website owners set, opting instead to generate its own. This can happen for a few reasons:

1. **Relevance**: Google generates title and descriptions that its algorithms determine to be more relevant to the user's search query. The intention is to provide the best match and most helpful preview of the page content.

2. **Length**: If the set title or description is too long, Google might truncate it or rewrite it to ensure that it fits within the search results display limits.

3. **Quality**: Google might choose not to use the provided title tag or meta description if they’re deemed low quality, such as being stuffed with keywords or not being descriptive enough of the page content.

4. **Content Matching**: If a title or description isn't a good representation of the content on the page or doesn’t contain the keywords that the user searched for, Google may pull a snippet from the page content that it believes better matches the user’s search intent.


Hope that helps!

Dave Burnett | AOKMarketing.com | 888-566-2577 x 222| db@aokmg.com | 

RyanB2
New Member
11 0 0

Thanks everyone, much appreciated

Avitanshi_17
Pathfinder
78 9 10

Hi there!

It sounds like you’re experiencing issues with editing the SEO settings for your landing page, specifically the title tag and meta description. These are crucial for displaying correctly in Google search results. Here’s a step-by-step approach to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve this:

  1. Check Permissions: Sometimes, restrictions on editing the SEO fields can occur if you don’t have the necessary permissions. Ensure you’re logged in with the appropriate access level to make changes to SEO settings.
  2. Platform-Specific Restrictions: Some website builders or eCommerce platforms, like Shopify or Wix, might have specific limitations or requirements for editing SEO metadata, especially for custom meta objects or dynamic pages. If your platform restricts direct editing, look for options to customize SEO for dynamic content. Often, this is under "Theme Settings" or “SEO” settings.
  3. Template Editing: If this is a templated page, there may be hardcoded metadata settings that prevent direct input in the SEO fields. In this case, you may need to go into the code editor (e.g., HTML, Liquid files in Shopify) and manually adjust the meta tags in the template.
  4. Clear Cache & Republish: Sometimes, caching issues can cause the SEO fields to appear uneditable. Clear your site’s cache (if your platform has this option), and try republishing the page.
  5. Contact Support: If none of the above steps work, reach out to your platform's support team. They can confirm whether your page type has specific SEO editing restrictions or provide further guidance.

Finally, remember that Google doesn’t always display your exact title tag or description if it feels there’s a better fit based on the search query. Ensuring your title and description are concise, relevant, and optimized for primary keywords can improve the chances of Google displaying them accurately.

Let me know if any of this helps, or if you need more specific guidance based on your platform!

 

Stay inspired,
Best regards,
Avitanshi
Contact Us at www.mastroke.com

Rollo
Excursionist
26 1 3

For metaobject SEO data you can choose any text metafield you created within your metaobject. 

 

  1. In Shopify under Settings / Custom Data - choose your metaobject definition. 
  2. Add two more metafields to your metaobject. e.g. type.title_tag & type.meta_description
  3. Below under options / Publish entries as web pages - you can choose your new metafields to be used for SEO data.